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R868 LFH

1998 Saab 900

Black Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,834 mi
Last recorded154,834 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 LFH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013 154,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 151,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 146,435 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 146,257 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust rubber mountings weakening

Pass 8 Feb 2010 137,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust rubber mountings weakening

Pass 12 Feb 2009 114,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,061 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 96,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 61,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 61,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R868 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R868 LFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R868 LFH registered?

R868 LFH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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